Forestry Intern

About the role

Weyerhaeuser’s summer intern program in the Northern Timberlands operation provides Forestry students with a valuable learning experience, including exposure to various operational areas such as forest measurements, GIS, silviculture, harvest and haul, operational planning, and road development. Interns work with an individualized work plan and a personal sponsor, receive regular performance feedback, and have the opportunity to contribute feedback to improve the program.

Responsibilities

• Perform forest measurements and data collection
• Utilize GIS tools for mapping and analysis
• Assist with silviculture practices
• Support harvest and haul operations
• Contribute to operational planning
• Participate in road development activities
• Follow an individualized work plan under the guidance of a personal sponsor
• Provide feedback on internship program enhancements

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Postgraduate program in Forestry or a related field at an accredited college or university
• Must have completed freshman year by the internship start date (May 2027)
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Capable of meeting fieldwork demands, including safely lifting up to 50 lbs, operating ATVs and 4WD vehicles, and working in various weather conditions (extreme heat to cold)
• Willingness to work in remote areas and perform tasks requiring extended standing, sitting, or walking

Skills

• Strong safety values and behaviors
• Solid understanding of sound environmental practices
• Previous experience in forestry operations (preferred)
• Ability to use a compass and/or GPS applications
• Experience driving a pickup on varying terrains (steep inclines, dirt roads, wet or snow‑covered roads) and towing a trailer
• High initiative and self‑motivation
• High integrity
• Positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Creativity in problem solving
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to initiate and follow through on projects
• Good time‑management abilities
• Effective speaking and listening skills
• Strong work ethic

Benefits

• Individualized work plan with clear expectations
• Exposure to a broad base of professional forestry experiences
• Regular performance feedback
• A Weyerhaeuser sponsor at the location to aid integration and community acclimation
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to provide feedback to improve the internship program
• Potential to return as an intern in 2028 at the same or a different Weyerhaeuser location
• Assessment for a full‑time position upon graduation
• Relocation benefits for qualifying candidates

Pay

Weyerhaeuser offers a competitive compensation package. The specific compensation will be commensurate with the experience and capabilities of the successful candidate. Relocation benefits are available for qualifying candidates.

Schedule

Full‑time internship with a tentative start date in early May 2027 and ending in late August 2027. Shift: Day (1st).